Brian Edwards

Santa Rosa Beach

Freelance Writer at Freelance

@MajorWagerUNO, Senior Handicapper @vegasinsider, SEC Analyst @16Southeastern, Fan of Al-Dillard Range, Al Horford, Falcons, Hawks & GATORS!

Articles

FanDuel has Eagles -6.5 (-120) vs. Cowboys

2 days ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

The NFL is set to release the entire 2025 regular-season schedule on Wednesday during a special show on ESPN2 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, but the league announced three specific games today. In the Thursday night opener on Sept. 4 that will be televised on NBC, Philadelphia will take on Dallas in an NFC East battle. As of early Monday night, FanDuel had the Eagles installed as 6.5-point home favorites (at a -120 price) with a total of 46.5 (‘over’ -115, ‘under’ -105).
Edwards: UFC 315 Rewind

3 days ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

Jack Della Maddalena edged Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to become the new welterweight champion in Saturday’s UFC 315 headliner at Bell Centre in Montreal. JDM hooked up his betting supporters as a +170 underdog. Prop bets on ‘yes’ for the fight to go the distance hit at a -150 price at DraftKings. Likewise, wagers on ‘over’ 4.5 rounds (-154 at FanDuel, -190 at BetRivers) were winners.
Saints' QB Derek Carr announces his retirement

4 days ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement Saturday morning. Carr experienced pain in his throwing shoulder when he began his preparations for the 2025 season in late March. Since testing showed he had a labral tear and significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff, Carr has worked with the Saints and other medical experts to figure out the best path forward.
Nuggets win G3, are 6-point 'dogs vs OKC in G4

4 days ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

The Denver Nuggets (56-36 straight up, 43-47-2 against the spread) took a 2-1 series lead over top-seeded Oklahoma City by winning a 113-104 decision in overtime in Friday’s Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. Denver won outright as a six-point home underdog, hooking up money-line supporters with a +220 return. Despite going to OT, the 217 combined points still dropped ‘under’ the 232-point total.
UNC refutes Torre's report about Jordon Hudson

5 days ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

After former ESPN D-Bag Pablo Torre reported that University of North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, had been banned from the team’s facility, UNC shot down Torre’s claim by releasing a statement to The Athletic’s Chris Vannini. “While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities.
Curry strains hammy in Dubs' G1 win at Minnesota

1 week ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

Golden State (54-37 straight up, 45-43-3 against the spread) picked up a monster win at Minnesota in Tuesday’s series opener, but the victory was soured a bit by the loss of Stephen Curry. The 11-time All-Star guard strained his hamstring in the second quarter and didn’t return. Steve Kerr dubbed him “day to day” at his postgame presser, adding that Curry would have an MRI this morning to determine the severity of the injury.
Cowboys acquire WR George Pickens from Steelers

1 week ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

According to a report from Bobby Belt of the 1053 The Fan in Dallas early Wednesday morning, the Dallas Cowboys are making a trade for 24-year-old wide receiver George Pickens. Although the deal wasn’t completely finalized early Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and other leading NFL insiders quickly confirmed Belt’s report.
Ravens release Justin Tucker

1 week ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

The Baltimore Ravens released veteran kicker Justin Tucker on Monday, bringing his spectacular tenure with the organization to an end while he’s the subject of an NFL investigation into alleged sexual misconduct. “Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances,” Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement. “Considering our current roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker.
Dubs win G7 at Houston, are +160 'dogs vs T-wolves

1 week ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

The Golden State Warriors (53-37 straight up, 44-42-3 against the spread) advanced to the Western Conference semifinals thanks to Sunday’s 103-89 win at Houston as a 2.5-point road underdog in Game 7. The 192 combined points dropped ‘under’ the 206-point total. Buddy Hield was the catalyst in the series-deciding game at Toyota Center, as he erupted for a game-high 33 points on 12-of-15 shooting from the field and an incredible 9-of-11 makes from 3-point range.
ESPN report: Michigan to suspend Moore for 2 games

1 week ago | majorwager.com | Brian Edwards

According to a report from ESPN’s Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel, Michigan is expected to suspend head football coach Sherrone Moore for two games. The self-imposed sanctions stem from the 2023 Connor Stalions scandal. The suspension will be for the Wolverines’ games in Weeks 3 and 4 – vs. Central Michigan and at Nebraska – and will prevent Moore from participating in any team-related activities during those weeks.